Posts Tagged: Manteo

Weekend Movie Update – July 20, 2012

The Dark Knight returns this week, as the most anticipated film of 2012 takes over movie theaters nationwide starting at midnight tonight (Thursday). Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of July 20,...

Civil War Workboats and Watermen Exhibit Opens in Manteo

A new exhibit honoring local watermen, their workboats, and their place in Civil War history is showing this summer in Manteo. ‘Workboats and Watermen in the Civil War’ honors the State of North Carolina’s Sesquicentennial...

'Rapunzel' Plays for Kids at Festival Park

Families are invited to take in the classic fairytale Rapunzel live on stage inside the (air conditioned) theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park this week, as AT&T State University returns for three morning performances...

'Smokey Joe's Cafe' Rocks Festival Park

Fans of vintage American rock and the classic rhythm and blues are in for a treat at Roanoke Island Festival Park this week, as AT&T State University presents their production of the music revue Smokey Joe’s Cafe...

Weekend Movie Update – July 13, 2012

It’s a relatively unscary Friday the 13th for movie fans this week, as the latest Ice Age family adventure drifts into theaters, while Rock rules at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend...

AT&T State Brings Harlem Renaissance Tribute to Festival Park

AT&T State University presents a tribute to the Harelm Renaissance music of Fats Waller to the local stage for three nights this week at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Theatre in Manteo. Performances of Ain’t Misbehavin’ are...

H.A. Creef Jr. at The Pioneer Theatre on March 29, 2012. (photo by Matt Artz for OBX Entertainment)

Final Reel: Pioneer Theatre Owner H.A. Creef Jr. Dies at 82

We were saddened on Friday (July 6) to learn of the passing of another Outer Banks icon this week, as H.A. Creef Jr. – owner of the 94-year-old Pioneer Theatre in Manteo – died at age 82. While Creef’s name...

Weekend Movie Update – July 6, 2012

Reigning pop music star Katy Perry and maverick director Oliver Stone try to take down The Amazing Spider-Man this week, while the wild things of Madagascar swing into The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the...

North Carolina legend Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor on 'The Andy Griffith Show'.

North Carolina Icon Andy Griffith Dies at 86

Born in Mount Airy and a longtime resident of Roanoke Island, actor Andy Griffith is one of the most respected and beloved entertainers to ever come from North Carolina, but in the end he...

July 4, 2006 at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills (photo: Artz Music & Photography)

[July 4th] Independence Day on the Outer Banks

 Fireworks will light up the night sky this Fourth of July from four different locations, as various Independence Day celebrations are planned throughout the Outer Banks.  After dark in Dare County, professional fireworks displays will be...

The Lost Colony Presents 'Balloonacy' for Kids

The 75th anniversary cast of The Lost Colony continues the production’s annual tradition of a weekday kids show this summer, and both performances this week are free for kids. Showtime is at 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday inside the College of...

[July 4th] Army Band to Play Free Independence Day Concert

The 440th United States Army Band of the North Carolina Army National Guard will perform a free concert live at Roanoke Island Festival Park in celebration of America’s birthday this Wednesday, July 4th. With the traditional...

Weekend Movie Update – June 29, 2012

Hot male strippers and a foulmouthed talking bear top this week of decidedly R-rated new releases, while the fairest one of all arrives at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of June 29,...

ECU Brings 'Our Town' to Festival Park

This week, the Roanoke Island Festival Park 2012 Performance Series presents East Carolina University’s production of the classic Our Town.  The play will run for three nights – starting Tuesday, June 26 through Thursday, June 28 – in...

Weekend Movie Update – June 22, 2012

Abraham Lincoln grabs his axe and slays some vampires, while Disney gets Brave, Steve Carell prepares for the apocalypse, and aliens attack The Pioneer this week. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the...

'Pirates of Penzance' Invade Festival Park

Pirates for all ages are invading Roanoke Island Festival Park this week for six shows over the next three days, as part of this summer’s ongoing Performance Series. UNC Greensboro brings The Pirates of Penzance to the...

Weekend Movie Update – June 15, 2012

Rock cranks up the 1980s and Adam Sandler gives dads a Father’s Day gift, while Rihanna launches Battleship at the Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of June 15, 2012!...

'Lost Colony' Alumnus Wins Best Actor Tony Award

 Former Lost Colony cast member Steve Kazee is the talk of the theater world this week after winning Best Actor for his lead role in the hit musical Once at Sunday’s Tony Awards. Once –...

Festival Park Hosts 'Stuart Little' Kids Show This Week

 The popular kids show Stuart Little is coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo this week for three performances this Tuesday through Thursday. Per the official press release from the park, UNC Pembroke...

Weekend Movie Update – June 8, 2012

The original Alien invader attacks theaters this week, while the wild things of Madagascar return for a threequel and you can Expect all-star laughs at the Pioneer.  Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of...